John F. Brock
John F. Brock | |
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| Born | May 6, 1948 |
| Occupation | Business executive |
| Known for | Chairman and CEO of Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc. |
John F. Brock (born May 6, 1948) is a prominent American executive known for his tenure as chairman and CEO of Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc. (CCE), recognized as the third-largest global marketer, distributor, and manufacturer of Coca-Cola products. He brings more than 25 years of expertise in beverage sales to his professional profile.
Coca-Cola Enterprises career
Brock became President, CEO, and a member of the Board at Coca-Cola Enterprises in April 2006, later assuming the role of Chairman in April 2008.
During his leadership as Chairman and CEO, Brock and his executive team developed CCE's inaugural global operating model centered on a cohesive vision supported by three strategic priorities. He was instrumental in finalizing significant distribution partnerships with companies such as glacéau, Abbey Well in Great Britain, Monster, and Cadbury Schweppes in The Netherlands. Brock emphasized corporate social responsibility and sustainability efforts, including deploying North America's largest fleet of hybrid electric trucks and initiating Coca-Cola Recycling with the goal of reclaiming all Coca-Cola packaging.
On June 25, 2012, Brock received the Business Leader of the Year award at Ethical Corporation's Responsible Business Awards in recognition of his leadership in advancing CCE’s sustainability programs.
Professional career history
Brock began his career at Procter & Gamble in 1972 within product development. In 1983, he transitioned to Cadbury Schweppes to oversee technical and operational activities across North America for brands such as Schweppes and Motts. By 1988, he advanced to become global marketing head at Cadbury Schweppes. In 1990, he was appointed president of the international beverage division outside the U.S. and Europe, followed by roles as president of European Beverages and then North American Beverages for Cadbury. In 1995, Brock led the acquisition of Dr Pepper/Seven Up (DPSU), taking on the role of president and CEO for its North American operations. The following year, he joined Cadbury Schweppes' Board and was named managing director and CEO of its global beverages segment.
In 1999, Brock spearheaded the creation of the Dr Pepper/Seven Up Bottling Group, which managed nearly 60% of DPSU's independent bottling volume.
By March 2000, he held the position of chief operating officer at Cadbury Schweppes while chairing the Board of Dr Pepper/Seven Up Bottling Group. That same year, he earned the title Beverage Industry Executive of the Year.
In 2003, Brock took on the CEO role at Interbrew, based in Brussels, Belgium. The following year, he orchestrated its merger with AmBev, resulting in the formation of InBev, which became the largest brewer globally by volume. Under his guidance, global brands such as Stella Artois, Beck's, and Brahma were managed.
As of May 2022, Brock holds the position of Chairman for the Americas at the International Business Leaders Forum (IBLF) and serves as a trustee on its worldwide board. His previous board memberships include roles at Dow Jones & Company, The Campbell Soup Company, and Reed Elsevier, Plc. A graduate in engineering from Georgia Tech, Brock has contributed to its President's Advisory Board and currently participates on the Georgia Tech Foundation board. Additionally, he is a member of the Board of Visitors for Owen Business School at Vanderbilt University.
Compensation
In 2009, while serving as CEO of Coca-Cola Enterprises, Brock's total earnings amounted to $14.3 million. This compensation package consisted of a $1.15 million base salary, a $3.5 million cash bonus, stock awards valued at $6.7 million, and options granted worth $2.8 million.
Education and personal life
Brock completed both his Bachelor of Science (1970) and Master of Science (1971) degrees in Chemical Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta. During his time there, he was affiliated with the Phi Sigma Kappa fraternity.
He is married to Mary Brock, who is a co-owner of the Atlanta Dream franchise in the Women's National Basketball Association. Together, they have three children named John, Rebecca, and Major.
In 2010, Brock and his wife committed up to $3.5 million for the construction of a new indoor training facility dedicated to Georgia Tech football. Additionally, their family contributed $6 million to establish two endowed faculty chairs—one at Emory's Winship Cancer Institute and another at Georgia Tech—aimed at advancing cancer nanotechnology research.